Brooke Weston

Key Stage 4 Options Booklet 2017/2018

PH&F Department

Students who are enthusiastic about sport and proficient in a variety of areas would be suited to studying a sport-related course that not only develops their practical skills but also introduces them to the theoretical side of Physical Education. Such courses are particularly relevant to students looking at a career in the sports industry or who want to maintain a good level of expertise and fitness in later life.

Courses and options offered in PH&F

GCSE PE (Physical Education)

Level 2 Certificate in Sport Science

GCSE in Physical Education

Exam Board

AQA

Assessment

Exam and practical coursework

Overview

This is an optional course, taught over two lessons per week. This course encourages students to develop their practical performance in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer (one in a team activity, one in an individual activity and a third in either a team or individual activity). The theoretical element is based on two areas:

The human body and movement in physical activity

Sport and socio-cultural influences and well- being in physical activity and sport

Units studied

Unit 1: Theoretical (70%)

The human body and movement in physical activity and sport. Content includes applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis, physical training and use of data.

Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport. Content includes sports psychology, socio-cultural influences, health, fitness and well-being and use of data.

Unit 2: Practical (30%)

Practical performance in three different physical activities.

Analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity.

Progression to Sixth Form

This course can lead to the Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Sport.

Cambridge National Level 2 Certificate in Sport Science

Exam Board

OCR

Assessment

Exam and practical coursework

Overview

This is an optional course, taught over two lessons per week. This course will develop theoretical knowledge and is both portfolio based (75%) and externally examined (25%).

Units studied

Two mandatory units:

Reducing the risk of sports injuries – assessed by a one hour examination.